Atlanta Falcons (3-2) vs. Carolina Panthers (1-4)
Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers October 13 2024 – With the NFL season now advanced to Week 6, the Atlanta Falcons, with an average record of 3-2, prepare to play with the last in the division – Carolina Panthers, who manage to win only one of their five first games. Both playoff contenders are calling this game a must-win; thus, television networks will provide live coverage from Bank of America Stadium. Fans and bettors aware of the game’s significance should ensure that they visit reliable betting websites for the best betting options.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers October 13 2024 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 4:25 PM ET |
| Where: | Bank of America Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Falcons | -160 | -3 (-120) | 42.5 over (-120) |
| Panthers | +135 | +3 (-120) | 42.5 under (-120) |
This game sets the Falcons as favorites on the road, with a spread of -3 pointing to a tightly contested affair. The over/under is set at 42.5, reflecting the expectation of a moderately high-scoring game. Bettors should consider the Falcons’ recent struggles on the road but also their dominance over the Panthers in recent matchups when placing their bets.
Kirk Cousins QB vs. Andy Dalton QB
Kirk Cousins has been the most valuable player for the Falcons with impressive stats of 67.2% completion rate, 1373 passing yards and 8 touchdowns. Although ten sacks have been sustained, his pocket awareness and experience have proved to be quite handy. If Kirk Cousins is called upon to initiate passes and accurately pick apart the defenses, he might do so and take advantage of the weak areas in the Panthers’ defense.
On the contrary, Panthers’ quarterback Andy Dalton, perhaps due to poor performance-based statistics, has been able to bear this with composure. Dalton, who had a passing yard of 675, completed 65.1% of his passes, played very safe, and ensured he did not give up the ball, getting only 2 picks. Canon 5, however, was sacked during the game, and raising the ball to pressure might be an issue for him against pressure from Falcons defense.
The different styles of Cousins and Dalton are bound to alter the fabric of the game when they are on the field together. Cousins’ vertical throws and downfield attacking mentality might also pull the Panthers’ secondary dangerously outwards and create chances to score for them. In similar fashion however, Dalton’s safety-first approach may work for the defenders of Atlanta allowing them to come up on him more and put him in tricky situations.
Atlanta’s Offensive Playmakers: Unleashing Potential
Atlanta’s offensive strategy has shown balance with Kirk Cousins at the helm and dynamic contributions from Bijan Robinson and Drake London. Robinson, with 285 rushing yards and a touchdown, brings versatility and explosiveness to the ground game, averaging 4.3 yards per carry. London, the leading receiver, has amassed 354 yards and 3 touchdowns, proving to be a crucial target in crucial moments. Their ability to break games open will be key against Carolina’s defense, which has struggled to contain versatile offenses.
Carolina’s Response: Rushing Rebound
The Panthers rely heavily on Chuba Hubbard, who has been a bright spot in their offense with 393 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. His impressive 5.8 yards per carry indicate his ability to find gaps, even against stiff defenses. Diontae Johnson, leading the receiving corps with 262 yards, adds depth to the passing game. Carolina will need both to perform if they hope to challenge the Falcons’ defense and control the pace of the game.
Atlanta Falcons Betting Trends
Atlanta are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
Falcons are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Carolina.
Atlanta are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games against Carolina.
Atlanta are 3-13 SU in their last 16 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Carolina.
Carolina Panthers Betting Trends
Carolina are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games.
Carolina are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina’s last 8 games against Atlanta.
Carolina are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games at home.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers Betting Previews
As per the performances of both teams and their betting trends, the game between the Falcons and against the Panthers should be quite close. It is reasonable to predict heavy stakes on total points UNDER as the statistics suggest another defensively dominated game. The Falcons now possess a more offensive lineup of the two teams and are likely to take advantage of the Panthers’ deficiencies.
In determining the better pick, the Falcons carry the day because of their well-rounded offense, making them the easiest team to back for the bettors. If you want to know the odds of specific players, prop bets on the likes of Bijan Robinson should be included. Fans looking for more analysis and additional free NFL previews should pay attention to current developments in the sports betting market.
Score Prediction: Falcons 24, Panthers 20.
